While the whole devastating impact of hurricane Matthew on farmers’ livelihoods, the environment and public health is not entirely clear yet, it can be ...
Frauenhofer FIT develops telemedicine for diabetes
Participants of the telemedicine program for type 2 diabetes of Frauenhofer FIT are supported in monitoring their health condition. In real time, ...
World Food Day 2016 – Towards a Greener Diet
Today individuals and organizations are celebrating the World Food Day 2016 with the slogan ” Towards a Greener Diet”. Improving meals is the ...
The transformation of medical research by ICT
On a daily basis more than 75,000 people submit personal health information in the form of surveys in iPhone apps. The information is processed by ...
Two sugary soft drinks a day greatly increase risk of diabetes
New study by Swedish researchers reveals drinking more than two sugary soft drinks (200ml) per day greatly increases the risk of diabetes. Soft drinks also ...
Dubai: Workout generates energy
At the Al Saada Park at the Dubai Ladies Club women can turn kinetic energy generated by exercise into electricity to power devices. The park is a project ...
Funding methods for US parks
The benefits of urban parks for the environment and humans are well-known. How to finance the green areas however is a major challenge for many cities that ...
Sustainability science is learning from traditional knowledge
Sustainability science is increasingly drawing on traditional knowledge. Especially in the field of forest and food management there is much to learn from ...
The impact of the “Neighbourhood effect” in slums
People that live near slums are prone to health problems. Researchers call this phenomenon the “neighbourhood effect” which means many people ...
Cleanty sterilizes objects with UV light
A new mobile UVC LED light source, the size of a lipstick, is currently raising funds on Kickstarter. Cleanty allows you to quickly and easily sterilize ...
